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■(JI) 'Damsel Knight'
1991, Knight
'Damsel Knight' (Hugh Knight by John Wood, R. 1990) Seedling K-101-86. JI (6 falls), 38" (96 cm), Late midseason bloom. White ground with 1/2"-3/4" blue violet (RHS 89C) border; white styles edged blue violet, feathered; ruffled. Parentage unknown. John Wood 1991.
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Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some Japanese cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained but moist good garden soil, More tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Needs swampy conditions especially in Spring bloom season. |
| PH Prefers Acid solis 6.1 to 7.0, intolerant of limy soils |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on organic soils. |
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damselknight01.JPG | manage | 933 K | 12 Dec 2017 - 14:29 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Cascadia Iris Gardens |
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damselknight5.JPG | manage | 183 K | 28 Feb 2023 - 03:38 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Chad Harris of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm |
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damselknight9.jpg | manage | 119 K | 15 Apr 2022 - 12:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Darlyn Wilkinson-Greywood Farm |
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